KnowraState of MexicoState of MexicoThe State of Mexico is a federal state in central Mexico that surrounds much of Mexico City. Its capital is Toluca.BriefConnectToluca: Toluca is the capital and largest city of the State of Mexico. The state’s capital lies west of Mexico City in the Toluca Valley.Greater Mexico City: Greater Mexico City is the metropolitan area centered on Mexico City and extending into neighboring states. Millions of residents commute across the state’s boundary with the capital.New Spain: New Spain was the Spanish colonial viceroyalty that governed much of the Americas from Mexico City. The state’s territory formed part of the colonial region governed from the capital.Teotihuacan: Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city known for the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Its archaeological zone is among the state’s most prominent heritage sites.Mexico City: Mexico City is Mexico’s capital and a federal entity at the center of the country’s largest metropolitan area. The State of Mexico surrounds much of Mexico City and shares its metropolitan region.Mexico City Metro: The Mexico City Metro is a rapid-transit system serving Mexico City and parts of the neighboring State of Mexico. Its lines connect some State of Mexico municipalities with the capital’s urban core.State of Mexico (1824): The State of Mexico was one of the founding states established by Mexico’s 1824 federal constitution. Its original territory was much larger than the present-day state.Tlatilco: Tlatilco was a pre-Columbian settlement in the Valley of Mexico, known for its early pottery and figurines. The site preserves evidence of ancient communities in the state’s central basin.Mexican Plateau: The Mexican Plateau is a highland region covering much of central and northern Mexico. The state occupies part of the central highlands surrounding the Valley of Mexico.Suburban rail: Suburban rail is passenger rail service linking urban centers with surrounding communities. The Tren Suburbano connects northern State of Mexico municipalities with Mexico City.Show all 20Linked from 4 pagesEnrique Peña NietoBroader topic: It was the political base where Peña Nieto built his public profile and executive record.Quintana RooNarrower topic: Quintana Roo became a state within Mexico’s federal system in 1974.MorelosCompared with: Morelos became a separate state from this larger neighboring territory in 1869.First Mexican RepublicBroader topic: State governments exercised the autonomy that federalists defended against centralization.